LEADERSHIP and the Small Group

The article compares good leadership and good management. It mentions that management provides structure and order to the world but does not create much that is new while leadership is the capacity to deal with the uncertainty of a new future by creating a sense of belonging and strong community. The article also focuses on the role of leadership. It states that a good leader knew how to involve his employees and how to build community, which depends on understanding the importance of small groups. Other roles of a good leader include creating a context that nurtures an alternative future, initiating and convening conversations between employees and citizens, listening and paying attention, and providing knowledge through training.